This course will teach you how to:
 Identify electrical safety training requirements for qualified workers.
 Identify best practice Regulations that address shock and arc flash hazards.
 List the steps to perform a shock hazard analysis and describe each step.
 List the personal protective equipment required for shock protection.
 List the steps to achieve an electrically safe work condition.
 List the steps to install and remove temporary protective grounding equipment.
 Explain what an arc flash is and the injuries that can result.
 Identify when an arc flash hazard exists.
 List the steps to perform an arc flash hazard analysis and describe each step
 Define the term “incident energy,” identify the key electrical system variables that affect it.
 Define the term “arc flash protection boundary” and explain its application.

 Define the term “arc-rated” and explain the difference between “flame-resistant” clothing and “arc rated” clothing.
 Select appropriate personal protective equipment for arc flash hazards.
 Describe the Hazard/Risk Category method of selecting arc flash PPE.
 List the testing and maintenance requirements for personal protective equipment.
 Identify the key objectives of job safety planning.
 Some analysis typical cases using ETAP Software.

Electrical Design, Project and Maintenance Engineers, Managers & Safety Professionals.

Understanding Electric Power Systems
 Basic Electrical Theory and Definitions
 Ohm’s Law
 Types of Electrical Faults
o Overloads
o Short Circuits
 Overcurrent Protective Devices
 Earth Fault Systems.
 Time-Current Curves & Power System Studies
 Circuit Breakers & Interrupting Rating.
 Electrical Drawings & Switching programs.
 Current Limitation.
 Fuses.

Recognizing Electrical Hazards associated with Electrical Elements
A detailed review of critical electrical safety hazards created by energized electrical equipment:
 Insulation.
 Power Cables.
 Power Transformers.
 Instrument Transformers.
 Dealing With Fault Currents.
 Disconnect Switches.
 Switchgear & Circuit Breakers.
 Fuses & Electrical Relays.
 Capacitors.
 Emergency UPS Systems.

Hazards of Electricity
 Electrical Safety Hazards.
 Electric Shock.

 Effects of current on human beings based on IEC 60479.
 Shock Hazard Analysis.
 Arc-Flash and Arc Blasts.
 Electrical Arc Flash Characteristics
 Arc-Flash Metrics.
 Arc-Blast Effect.
 Light and Sound Effects.
 Elements and characteristics of an Arc Flash Event.
 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis.

Preparing To Work Safely
 Hazard Risk Analysis/ Task Assessment
 Hazard/ Risk Evaluation/ Assessment
 Assessment to Lockout or Work Energized
 Overview of Lockout Fundamentals
 Working Energized defined
 Job Briefing and Planning Checklist
 Energized Electrical Work Permit Flow Chart
 Elements of an Energized Electrical Work Permit and preparing for.

Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
 Principles of Lockout Tagout Execution
 Hazardous Electrical Energy Control Procedures

Determining Safe Approach Distance
 Determining Safe Approach Distance
 Definitions of Boundaries and Spaces
 Limits of Approach
 Shock Hazard Analysis
 Shock Protection Boundaries
 Limited Approach Boundary
 Restricted Approach Boundary
 Prohibited Approach Boundary,
 Hazard Boundary,

Shock Hazard Assessment
 Limits of Approach,
 Preparation for Approach ,
 Qualified Persons, Safe Approach Distance,

 Basis for Distance Values - Approach Boundaries to Energized,
 Electrical Conductors or Circuit Parts for Shock Protection,

Basic Method for Determining Arc Flash Hazard Assessment
 Breakdown and characteristics of the 5 Hazard Risk Categories.
 Selection of Personal Protective Equipment for Various Tasks.
 Hazard/ Risk Category Classification.
 Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 Protective Clothing Characteristics.
 Factors in selection of Protective Clothing and Equipment.

Electrical Hazard Analysis
 Shock Hazard Analysis.
 Approach Boundaries.
 Flash Hazard Analysis.
 Arc-Flash Calculations.
 Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation Examples.
 IEEE 1584 Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation.
 NFPA 70E Table Method.
 Steps required to use the NFPA 70E Table Method.

Electrical Hazard Labels, Arc Flash and Shock Labeling
 Shock and Arc Flash Warning Label.
 Arc Flash Label Example.
 Detailed Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Label.

Minimizing Arc-Flash and Other Electrical Hazards
 Design a Safer System.
 Implement an Electrical Safety Program including Arc Flash Study Analysis and Implementation.
 Observe Safe Work Practices.
 Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 The evolution of Flame Resistant (FR) fabrics.
 Use Warning Labels.
 Use an Energized Electrical Work Permit.
 Avoid Hazards of Improperly Selected or Maintained Overcurrent Protective Devices.
 Achieve or Increase Selective Coordination.
 Arc Flash Study Analysis and Implementation.
 Arc Resistant Switchgear.
 Remote Breaker Racking.
 Regular Maintenance and Testing.

Some Relevant Video Tapes for Electrical Hazards & Cases

Arc Flash & Electricity Hazards Analysis using Software
 Basic Methods For Determining Arc Flash Hazard Assessment
 Breakdown and characteristics of the 5 Hazard Risk Categories
 Selection of Personal Protective Equipment for Various Tasks
 Hazard/ Risk Category Classification
 Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Factors in selection of Protective Clothing and Equipment
 Short Circuit, Relay Co-ordination & Arc Flash Analysis using Computer simulations using ETAP 16.00 from OTI.
 Calculations of incident Energy (Cal/cm2) using software’s & manually (ETAP 16.00)

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.